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LR4 4-Channel Latching-Relay Module
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Overview

The LR4 relay module is useful in situations where the power is unreliable or where power needs to be conserved, because it does not need electricity to keep the relay closed. The state of the relay can only be changed by sending a command to the LR4 or by manually toggling the relay button.   

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Technical Description

Unlike traditional relays that must be continuously powered to keep their state, the LR4 mechanically latches the relay’s state allowing power to be removed. The only way to change the state of a relay is to send a command to the LR4 or to press the manual toggle button. The datalogger sends commands to the LR4 via the SDI-12 protocol or ModBus protocol.

Specifications

Function Used in situations with unreliable power or where power needs to be conserved.
Number of Channels 4
Supply Voltage 9 to 30 Vdc
Operating Voltage 12 Vdc nominal (9 to 30 Vdc)
Operating Temperature -40° to +60°C
Relay Type Latching
Maximum Voltage Ratings of Relays 30 Vdc/30 Vac
Dimensions 17.0 x 3.7 x 6.1 cm (6.7 x 1.5 x 2.4 in.)
Weight 0.48 kg (1.05 lb)

Power Consumption
Quiescent < 2.0 mA
Peak < 250 mA

Communications
Hardware SDI-12, RS-232, RS-485
Protocol SDI-12 Version 1.3, or ModBus via RS-232/RS-485 at 19,200 bps

Digital I/O Input Voltage
Maximum +20 Vdc
Minimum -12 Vdc

Relay Contacts
Relay #1, Relay #2 Two independent; single pole single throw (SPST)
Relay #3, Relay #4 Two independent; single pole double throw (SPDT)

Maximum Current
Relay #1, Relay #2 Not to exceed 100 VA or 5 A
Relay #3, Relay #4 Not to exceed 60 VA or 2 A

Compatibility

Please note: The following shows notable compatibility information. It is not a comprehensive list of all compatible products.

Dataloggers

Product Compatible Note
21X (retired)
CR10 (retired)
CR1000 (retired)
CR10X (retired)
CR200X (retired)
CR211X (retired)
CR216X (retired)
CR23X (retired)
CR300
CR3000 (retired)
CR310
CR350
CR500 (retired)
CR5000 (retired)
CR510 (retired)
CR6
CR800 (retired)
CR800 (retired)
CR850 (retired)
CR850 (retired)
CR9000 (retired)
CR9000X (retired)

Downloads

LR4 OS v.1.3 (46 KB) 13-08-2014

Current LR4 firmware. Read the manual for the update procedure.

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Related FAQs

Number of FAQs related to LR4: 1

  1. Which relay devices are compatible with the CR800 and the CR850?

    The following relay devices can be used with the CR800 and the CR850:

    • 7321
    • A6REL-12*
    • A21REL-12
    • LR4
    • SDM-CD8S
    • SDM-CD16AC
    • SDM-CD16S

    The CR800 and the CR850 can also be used with a wide variety of third-party relay devices.

    *Because the CR800 and the CR850 only have four control ports, they do not have the ability to switch all six of the relays on the A6REL-12.

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